Course Title: Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: COSC5222C
Course Title: Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Steven Ward
Phone: 03 9925 4345
Email: steven.ward@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 85
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide you with skills and knowledge required to edit sound using digital editing equipment and/or systems for a production in the cultural industries.
After satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
• Identify the various components that comprise a digital audio workstation
• Create a plan and perform digital audio editing
• Create Foley and special sound effects
• Import and edit a variety of audio sources
• Apply standard mixing techniques in the digital domain
• Synchronise sound to picture
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU24A Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems |
Element: |
Element 1: Determine the production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and discuss creative and practical considerations with |
Element: |
Element 2: Plan for digital sound editing |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Ensure that digital audio editing equipment is operational and |
Element: |
Element 3: Perform digital sound editing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Load the source audio into the edit suite disk store system or
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Element: |
Element 4: Evaluate the production, complete the documentation and store appropriately. Decommission the editing facility |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate the production with relevant personnel and/or |
Element: |
Element 5: Decommission the editing facility |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Report to relevant personnel and document any equipment that |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to make informed decisions regarding preparation, planning and performing digital audio editing using computers.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
- demonsrations
- workshops
- practical exercises
- reading set texts
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in indeoendanct research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to chsnge depending on clzss needs, availablility of speakers and resources.
Class # | Planned Clas Activities | Elements |
1 |
•Computer Basics Introductory Exercise (Creating the first session) |
1,1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
2 |
•I/O Setup Exercise #1 (Editing Sound to create samples) |
1,1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
3 |
•Organising a session Exercise #2 (Editing Sound for a mutli-channel session) |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
4 |
•Recording Exercise #3 (Editing Sound for music) |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
5 |
•Importing Video Exercise #4 (Editing Sound for Video) |
1,1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
6 | Practical Session – Foley and Sound FX for Video | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
7 |
Practical Session – Foley and Sound FX for Video Formative Assessment #1 Due |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
8 | Practical Session – Music Remix for TV Commercial | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
9 | Practical Session – Music Remix for TV Commercial |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
10 | Practical Session – Sound FX and Music for Video | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
11 | Practical Session – Sound FX and Music for Video Formative Assessment #3 Due |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
12 | Mixing “In the Box” and mastering techniques for DAW’s | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
13 | Practical Session – Final Sound Composition | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
14 | Practical Session – Final Sound Composition | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
15 | Practical Session – Final Sound Composition | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
16 | Practical Session – Final Sound Composition Final Summative Assessment Due |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer First Year Book and Materials List.
Students are expected to bring the following resources:
Headphones
USB or Firewire media storage device
2 x Blank CDR with cases (for final submission of summative assessment)
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course includes demonstration of practical tasks and underpinning theoretical knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as esential building blocks for more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assesssment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of asxsessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will be assessed using the following methods:
Formative Assessment:
1. Create Foley and sound fx for a video animation (due in TAFE week 7)
2. Remix a music track to fit a TV commercial (due in TAFE week 9)
3. Create sound fx and a music track for video clip (due in week 11)
Summative Assessment:
1. Create a final sound composition (due in TAFE week 16)
For further details on the assessments and information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this course are as follows:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for AssessmentThe assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstrations and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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